Decision details

Before the commencement of the item, the committee considered whether the item was a matter which could not await the next ordinary meeting of Full Council and was therefore required to be dealt with as a matter of urgency.

It was moved and seconded that the matter be dealt with by the committee as a matter of urgency, and

Resolved: That the matter be dealt with by the committee as a matter of urgency.

In accordance with Standing Order 15.9.5, County Councillors Azhar Ali, David Whipp, John Fillis and Lorraine Beavers requested that it be recorded in the minutes that they voted against the motion.

The Committee then considered the recommendation of Cabinet that the Terms of Reference of the Employment Committee be temporarily amended to enable the Committee to implement the Council's new Senior Management Structure. 

The revised Terms of Reference meant that the Employment Committee would be responsible for appointment decisions and any dismissals due to redundancy. 

Resolved: That the Terms of Reference of the Employment Committee be temporarily amended to enable the Committee to make all appointment decisions and any dismissals due to redundancy in relation to the Council's new Senior Management Structure.

In accordance with Standing Order 15.9.5, County Councillors Azhar Ali, David Whipp, John Fillis and Lorraine Beavers requested that it be recorded in the minutes that they voted against the motion.